Predator Franchise Appraisal

Predator: Cold War #1 (Dark Horse Comics)

This is a first issue of the comic book series 'Predator: Cold War', published by Dark Horse Comics in September 1991. The cover features stylized, painted artwork depicting a Predator creature in a snowy, arctic environment, which aligns with the titular 'Cold War' theme. The title text is prominently displayed in a large, blocky serif font with a metallic gradient effect. In the upper left corner, the Dark Horse Comics logo is visible alongside the 'Year of the Predator' branding. The comic is standard American comic book size (approximately 6.625 by 10.25 inches) and is currently preserved within a protective plastic 'bag and board' sleeve. Physically, the cover shows a high-gloss finish typical of early 1990s Dark Horse publications. Regarding condition, there are visible surface reflections on the plastic, but the comic itself appears to have sharp corners and a straight spine, though a minor color break or stress line may be present near the top left under the logo. The colors remain vibrant with no significant fading outward. This issue marks the beginning of a four-part miniseries written by Mark Verheiden with art by Chris Warner, making it a notable entry for collectors of the Predator franchise from the Modern Age of comics.